Cap on ticket sales for Balmoral Show
The organisers are expecting to cap ticket sales for the event to proceed in September. Responding to questions from Agriland, the society said it was still reviewing which measures would be required. However, it’s likely widened roadways, capped ticket sales, cashless transactions and masks indoors will all be features of the 2021 event.
“As we are still three months away from the show, and as the regulations and guidance around Covid protocols is ever-changing, we are very much still in the planning phase of what the 2021 show will look like.“Our plans are ever-evolving in line with regulations and we will continue to update our exhibitors, traders, visitors etc. in the lead up to the show as more information becomes available.” The show will be a pre-purchased ticket only event this year unless restrictions are eased significantly by September. Responding to whether there would be any cap on ticket sales or admission, the a spokesperson said: “We do expect that there will be a cap on the attendance but we do not know what this will be at this stage. Tickets will be available to purchase online from Friday, July 23.” But as for other measures, such as one-way systems and Covid tests on entry, the finer details are yet to be decided. “We are continually examining the show plans and working to ensure there is space to socially distance and to avoid build-up of visitors in popular areas,” the spokesperson said.
“We are widening aisles and roadways. Trade stands will all be managed to ensure that visitors and staff can socially distance,” the spokesperson added.“We will have signage and clearly marked areas around showing rings but a certain amount of onus will also be on individuals to maintain a social distance themselves as they would in any public place. “In line with current guidance, masks will be mandatory while indoors.”
